Man arrested following stabbing in Rustington

Thursday, 4 November 2021 20:20

By V2 Radio News Team

Detectives are investigating a stabbing in Rustington.

A 65-year-old local man sustained chest and back wounds following the incident in Elm Place around 3.37pm on Tuesday 2 November.

He was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

A second man, also aged 65 and from Rustington, has since been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in police custody at this stage.

Investigating officer, Detective Inspector Pauline Lane, said: “We believe this was an isolated incident involving two men known to each other, and I’d like to reassure the public that there is no threat to the wider community.

“We’re urging anyone who saw what happened, or captured anything on dash cam, CCTV or doorbell footage, to come forward.

“In the meantime, the public can expect to see a heightened police presence in the area as our enquiries continue.”

You can report information online or call 101, quoting Operation Gardner.

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